New Orleans City Bus Tour: French Quarter to Garden District

Board in Jackson Square, roll past the Cathedral, and end in the Garden District

A 2.5-hour bus tour of New Orleans with a live English-speaking guide covers the French Quarter, Treme, Marigny, the 9th Ward, and the Garden District, with stops at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 (on morning and midday departures) or the Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery (4pm tour), plus a food break at Café Du Monde. The route may shift for parades, festivals or construction. Children from age 3 are welcome. The bus is air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each11 stops

1. French Quarterpassing by
2. St. Louis Cathedralpassing by
3. The Presbytèrepassing by
4. Faubourg Marignypassing by
5. Louis Armstrong Parkpassing by
6. St. Louis Cemetery No. 315m
7. New Orleans Museum of Artpassing by
8. Lafayette Cemetery No. 1passing by
9. Garden Districtpassing by
10. Jackson Squarepassing by
11. Magazine Streetpassing by

New Orleans sightseeing bus tour

• Start tour at Jackson Square
• View exterior of St. Louis Cathedral
• Learn history of iconic building
• Get quick history lesson at The Presbytère
• See revitalized Marigny Neighborhood
• Learn about Treme neighborhood
• Drive through upper 9th ward
• Enter St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
• Stop for beignets and coffee at City Park
• Pass by New Orleans Museum of Art
• Pass by Marie Laveau’s ritual spot
• Explore Garden District architecture and history
• See Magazine Street shopping and restaurants
• Pass by Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
• Pass by local art studio
• Drive by Mother in Law Lounge

The experience

The tour starts at Jackson Square with a view of St. Louis Cathedral, then moves through the French Quarter before heading into neighborhoods most visitors miss. You'll see Faubourg Marigny, the area featured in the TV show Treme, and drive through the upper 9th Ward to understand the visible aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The bus is air-conditioned and a licensed guide narrates the whole route in English.

Depending on which departure you choose, you'll enter one of two above-ground cemeteries, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 on the 9am and 12:30pm tours, or the Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery on the 4pm tour. Both are working burial grounds where the guide explains New Orleans' distinctive above-ground burial style. After that comes a stop at Café Du Monde for beignets and coffee (at your own expense), then a pass by the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park before heading into the Garden District.

The Garden District leg includes Magazine Street, known for shopping and restaurants, and a stop at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 with its own history. The route covers some of Marie Laveau's ritual sites and passes the Mother-in-Law Lounge. Routes can shift without notice if parades, festivals or construction block the planned path, so the exact sequence may vary from day to day.

What’s included

• A live English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned bus.
• entry to an above-ground cemetery (St. Louis No. 3 or Odd Fellows Rest depending on departure time).
• a stop at Café Du Monde for beignets and coffee (food and drink at your own expense).

Information

Lasts 2h–2h 30m, runs every day at 09:00, 12:30 and 16:00, from US$ 47.20 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 12:30 and 16:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 42

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.4 with pickup ›

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by New Orleans Ghost Adventures

Is this one for you?The fixed 2.5-hour route and cemetery stop mean you see the neighborhoods and burial grounds most walking tours skip, without building an itinerary yourself. The guide handles the pacing and the history while you sit.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What cemeteries does the New Orleans bus tour stop at?

St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 is included on the 9am and 12:30pm departures. The Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery is the stop on the 4pm tour. Both are above-ground cemeteries where the guide explains the city's burial traditions.

Is food included in the New Orleans sightseeing tour?

The tour includes a stop at Café Du Monde for beignets and coffee, but you pay for your order there. No other meals or snacks are provided.

How long is the New Orleans city bus tour?

The tour runs approximately 2.5 hours from start to finish, covering the French Quarter, Treme, Marigny, the 9th Ward, and the Garden District.

What neighborhoods does the bus tour pass through?

The tour covers the French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny, Treme, the 9th Ward, and the Garden District, with stops at cemeteries, Magazine Street, and City Park along the way.

Is the bus wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the bus is wheelchair accessible. Service animals are also allowed on board.